Aug 9

Greece

Santorini things to do

• Akrotiri Lighthouse

• Red Beach

• Ammoudi Bay

• Explore the town of Fira

• Fira to Oia Hike

• Explore the town of Oia

• Explore Pyros

• Pyrgos Kallistis Castle

Melos things to do

• Tsigrado Beach (the hike is worth it)

• Kleftiko caves boat tour

• Sarakiniko Beach (moon dune beach)

• Explore fishing towns: Plaka, Mandrakia, & Pollonia

• Papafragas caves ***MY FAV***

Athens

things to do

• Pantheon (adorable family owned authentic restaurant)

• Parthenon & Acropolis

Recommendations & Fun Facts

• Don't flush any toilet paper, the pipes are designed to handle the weight

• get a rental car, it's worth the extra charge for the extra freedom!

• the tap water is unsafe to drink so be prepared to pick up bottled water

• make sure to try Fresh Squeezed OJ while in Greece it hits so different

Our Itinerary

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Day 1

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Day 2

Wake up slow and watch the sunrise from the airbnb
Brunch in Fira Iriana Cafe lounge bar the view overlooks the water BREATHTAKING VIEW
Stopped in OIA to grab gelato from the famous Lolita's
Drove to Red Beach
Dinner in Pygros @AGAZE (amazing aesthetic - food wouldn't recommend)

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Day 3

Bruch in OIA at Koo Koo Cafe & Longe Bar (easily my favorite Santorini meal I would highly recommend the Mochachino)
Explore the town of Oia
Ammoudi Bay (must walk down hundreds of steps to get there but worth the views at the bottom)
Lolita's Gelato Part II bc it's really that good
Pyrgos Kallistis Castle we stopped for food at the top and LOVED our cheese platter and fresh squeezed OJ while looking at the view
Pop back to the Akrotiri Lighthouse for another Incredible Smoothie & Iconic Greek Street Food

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Day 4

Coffee @ Pink Sophia Maria
Fira to Oia Hike (3 miles) MUST DO
Ferry from Santorini to Milos
Grab Milos Car Rental
Check into Milos airbnb
grocery shop
Dinner @ Kyra Milos **my favorite meal of the whole trip make sure to sit outside under the fair lights

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Day 5

Wake up and check out Sarakiniko Beach. It's not as good for swimming but beautiful to walk around large moon dunes and rocks. ALSO iconic cliff jumping spots. Might want to get there early as it can fill up quickly
Firiplaka beach we hated this one it was dirty and NOT nearly as beautiful as the others
Explore town of Pollonia
Lunch @ Gialos a local's recommendation
Coffee @ Kivotos ton Gefseon (Mrs. Rose Cafe)
Plathiena Beach
Visit the town of Trypiti
Dinner @ Glaronisia